DriveON is the new digital platform for Ontario’s vehicle safety and emissions inspections program. It replaces the paper-based Motor Vehicle Inspection Stations (MVIS) program.

Ogilvie’s Auto & Fleet Service is an accredited DriveON Vehicle Inspection Centre. We can perform both Digital Inspections and Emissions Testing.

 Emissions Test

Emissions tests are not required for light-duty and passenger vehicles. Emissions tests will only be required for the same types of heavy-duty diesel commercial motor vehicles that currently require tests. 

Your vehicle needs an emissions test, if it is a heavy-duty diesel commercial motor vehicle with a registered gross weight over 4,500 kilograms, such as a large truck or bus, and the vehicle is either:

• at least seven model years old and you are renewing your licence plate sticker
• older than the current model year and you are registering the vehicle as a new owner

You will receive a registration renewal notice in the mail that will indicate if your vehicle needs an emissions test.

Your vehicle does not need an emissions test if it is a:

• light-duty or passenger vehicle (motor vehicles with a registered gross weight less than or equal to 4,500 kilograms), including motorcycles and motorhomes
• heavy non-diesel vehicle (vehicles with a registered gross weight over 4,500 kilograms that does not run on diesel)

All vehicles driven on Ontario’s roads are subject to Ontario’s emissions standards. If your vehicle is found to be in contravention of these standards, you may be subject to compliance or enforcement action such as verbal warnings and/or fines.

Annual Safety Inspections

You need a safety standard inspection and certificate if you are:

1. registering a rebuilt vehicle
2. transferring a used vehicle to a new owner (unless the new owner is your spouse)
3. registering a vehicle in Ontario that was bought in or came from another province, territory or country
4. changing the status of a vehicle from unfit to fit

You do not need a safety standards inspection and certificate if you are:

1. registering a used motorized snow vehicle, off-road vehicle, motor-assisted bicycle (e.g. moped), or trailer
2. transferring the vehicle to your spouse

A safety standards certificate is valid for 36 calendar days after the inspection.

Please note that if it expires before you register your vehicle, you will have to pay for a new inspection and certificate.

For more information, visit the ontario.ca website.